This in turn causes leakage of oil onto the eyelid itself, resulting in inflammation of both gland and eyelid. When this occurs, the gland will clog up with its fluids, causing swelling and thickening of the gland walls.
The narrow gap through which the gland secretes its liquid can become clogged or the mucus can harden around the opening. The eyelid glands discharge an oily, mucous substance over the eye for lubrication. Chalazion (Eyelid Cyst)Ī chalazion is a specific type of lump in the upper or lower eyelid caused by blockage and inflammation of an oil gland (meibomian gland) in the eyelid.
HOT COMPRESS FOR CYST ON EYELID SKIN
What are the symptoms?Ī stye usually starts as a red bump that looks like a pimple along the edge of the eyelid. If an internal hordeolum doesn't drain and heal, it can turn into a chalazion. An internal hordeolum is caused by infection in one of the tiny oil glands inside the eyelid.Ī chalazion forms when an oil gland in the eyelid becomes blocked.
Usually the bacteria grow in the root (follicle) of an eyelash. Styes are caused by a bacterial infection. Styes and chalazia may be related to blepharitis, a common problem that causes inflammation of the eyelids. Chalazia (plural) may look like styes, but they are usually larger and may not hurt.